¶ … Sociology
Group D. constructed a presentation regarding the American Red Cross, a significant organization in the United States of America and globally. The presentation begins with a summary of the history of the organization. Notable aspects of the history of the American Red Cross include that it was/is mostly constituted of volunteers and the organizations fundamental objective is to provide unilateral assistance for a great array of emergencies that require medical treatment and other forms of support. The primary mission of the American Red Cross, as provided within the presentation, is to add value to the community. Such an altruistic endeavor and organization has come to the aid of countless numbers of people since the late 19th century. In the same spirit of altruism, the American Red Cross is a not for profit organization that is not officially affiliated with any branch or agency of the government.
The three most important qualities to the American Red Cross are value, vision,...
It is evident why such aspects as vision and purpose are integral to the success of this type of organization. The American Red Cross is in the business of effectively responding to many kinds of emergencies with efficiency and care. To execute such missions of assistance is neither easy nor spontaneous. It requires a great deal of planning as well as improvisation, as emergencies are inherently surprises and within an emergency situation there can arise many conditions that are unexpected, unplanned, and require adaptability. This is why such aspects as purpose and vision are crucial elements to an organization such as the American Red Cross. Imaginably, the value that the American Red Cross seeks to cultivate and propagate concerns unity, learning, volunteerism, helping others, and a general spirit of compassion and benevolence.
The SWOT analysis of the American Red Cross as part of the presentation provides interesting details and opportunities for further insight into the American Red…
